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A13315 The A, B, C, of armes, or, An introduction directorie whereby the order of militarie exercises may easily bee vnderstood, and readily practised, where, when, and howsoeuer occasion is offered / by I.T. ... I. T. 1616 (1616) STC 23623; ESTC S1392 11,660 46

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